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Written question asked by Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) on Thursday, 14 February 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 February 2019. It was answered by Caroline Nokes (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 February 2019 on behalf of the Home Office.


Migrant Workers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the UK’s future skills-based immigration system White Paper, published in December 2018, Cm. 9722, whether the time-limited transitional measure for low skilled labour will permit successful migrant workers to travel between regions and countries of the UK for the period of their stay where the nature of their work demands it.

Answer

The transitional route will be open to workers from low risk countries at all skill levels and there will be no restrictions on migrants wishing to travel within the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
221604
Session
2017-19
Related items
The UK's future skills-based immigration system
Wednesday, 19 December 2018
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects
Migrant workers
Link
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